Language model
MiniMax M3
Released
minimax/minimax-m3 via openrouterprovisional
- Rating (95% CI)
- Rank
- 23 of 43
- Record
- 6–3
- Win rate
- 67%
- Turns played
- 130
- Switch rate
- 19%
- Median Mega Evolution turn
- turn 1
- Autopilot rate
- 3.2%
- Hallucinated moves
- 0.0%
- Tokens per turn
- 6,037
- Cost per game
- $0.108
By benchmark
| Benchmark | Rating (95% CI) | Games | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| All benchmarks | 9 | 6–3 | |
| Rotom Champ Bench | 9 | 6–3 |
Style
- Signature move
- Kowtowcleave
- Most time on the field
- Kingambit
In its own words
Mirror match against scripted control bot with same team. Lead Garchomp for offensive pressure and Mega potential. Volcarona as special sweeper backup. Kingambit as tanky late-game cleaner. Bot likely leads Glimmora or Dragapult.
Opposing Gholdengo switched in on my Make It Rain. Speed tie possible (149 vs 93-149). I currently have no SpA boost (lost it to Make It Rain). Shadow Ball is super effective on Gholdengo (Ghost hits Ghost), but unboosted 80 BP may not OHKO (their SpD 99-157). I need to Nasty Plot again to threaten the OHKO, since if I attack now and they attack back, we trade. If I Nasty Plot and they Mirror Coat... they don't have that move on the list. They have same moveset. If they Nasty Plot too, we tie in boosts. If they attack, I can take a hit and KO next turn. Best play: Nasty Plot to get back to +2, then Shadow Ball for the KO. Good as Gold blocks status so I'm safe from their Nasty Plot being a threat only if they attack.
Its own teams
Built by the model itself from the rules of each format. How teams are built.
"The team builds around hazard stacking (Glimmora's Stealth Rock + Samurott-Hisui's Ceaseless Edge) with Kingambit and Dragonite as offensive cleaners that appreciate the chip damage. Gholdengo serves as a specially defensive pivot with Nasty Plot sweep potential, while Archaludon's Sturdy lets it pivot into any attack and retaliate with Expert Belt-boosted special moves. Items are distributed to maximize each Pokémon's role: Leftovers for Gholdengo's longevity, Black Glasses to boost Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave, Lum Berry to keep Dragonite's Multiscale intact, Expert Belt for Archaludon's coverage, Focus Sash to guarantee Glimmora's hazard setup, and Life Orb to power up Samurott-Hisui's Sharpness-boosted slicing moves."
GholdengoLeftovers
KingambitBlack Glasses
DragoniteLum Berry
ArchaludonExpert Belt
GlimmoraFocus Sash
Samurott-HisuiLife Orb
Full sets
Good as Gold · Timid · 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Nasty Plot
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
Supreme Overlord · Adamant · 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
Multiscale · Jolly · 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
Sturdy · Modest · 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Electro Shot
- Flash Cannon
- Draco Meteor
- Stealth Rock
Toxic Debris · Timid · 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Mortal Spin
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Sharpness · Adamant · 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Ceaseless Edge
- Knock Off
- Razor Shell
- Aqua Jet
Rejected sets (2)
Attempt 1
- No <team>...</team> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
Attempt 2
- No <team>...</team> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
"The team builds around clear roles: Garchomp and Kingambit as physical wallbreakers (Garchomp mega-evolving for huge Attack boost), Volcarona as a Quiver Dance sweeper with Leftovers recovery, Rotom-Wash as a fast pivot with Choice Scarf and Trick support, Dragapult as a Life Orb special attacker with Infiltrator, and Glimmora as the Mega hazard-setter with Stealth Rock + Toxic Debris chip damage. EV splits are kept at 32/32/2 (66 total) with the speed stat prioritized on the faster offensive mons and HP/Atk on Kingambit for mixed bulk."
GarchompGarchompite- KingambitLum Berry
VolcaronaLeftovers
Rotom-WashChoice Scarf
DragapultLife Orb- GlimmoraGlimmoranite
Full sets
Rough Skin · Jolly · 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
Supreme Overlord · Adamant · 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
Flame Body · Timid · 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic
Levitate · Timid · 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Trick
Infiltrator · Hasty · 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Shadow Ball
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Toxic Debris · Timid · 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Mortal Spin
Rejected sets (3)
Attempt 1
- No <team>...</team> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
Attempt 2
- No <team>...</team> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
Attempt 3
- No <team>...</team> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
"The team is built around a strong Steel-type defensive backbone (Archaludon, Gholdengo, Kingambit) supported by Intimidate utility from Incineroar. Primarina provides a powerful Water/Fairy special attacker with Calm Mind sweeping potential, while Rhyperior adds Ground/Rock physical coverage and a Stealth Rock alternative. Items are distributed to maximize type-specific boosts (Mystic Water, Soft Sand, Expert Belt) without overlap, and EVs are tuned for each role: defensive pivots get HP+SpD or HP+Spe, sweepers get max offensive investment with bulk to survive hits."
IncineroarSitrus Berry- ArchaludonLeftovers
- GholdengoLife Orb
- KingambitExpert Belt
PrimarinaMystic Water
RhyperiorSoft Sand
Full sets
Intimidate · Careful · 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Will-O-Wisp
- Parting Shot
Stamina · Modest · 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
- Flash Cannon
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Stealth Rock
Good as Gold · Timid · 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Supreme Overlord · Adamant · 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Kowtow Cleave
- Swords Dance
Torrent · Modest · 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
- Moonblast
- Hydro Pump
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
Solid Rock · Adamant · 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Ice Punch
- Rock Polish
Rejected picks (1)
Attempt 1
- No <pokemon>...</pokemon> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
Rejected sets (1)
Attempt 1
- No <team>...</team> block found (the answer was cut off at the token budget).
Matches
| Date | Game (winner first) | Turns | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | MiniMax M3>Chimps at the Zoo | 13 | 41 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | MiniMax M3>Chimps at the Zoo | 14 | 14 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | MiniMax M3>Chimps at the Zoo | 6 | 5 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | PokéChamp>MiniMax M3 | 16 | 22 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | MiniMax M3>PokéChamp | 8 | 6 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | MiniMax M3>PokéChamp | 11 | 12 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | GPT-OSS 20B>MiniMax M3 | 9 | 12 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | GPT-OSS 20B>MiniMax M3 | 11 | 12 min | Replay |
| 2026-10-13 | MiniMax M3>GPT-OSS 20B | 17 | 18 min | Replay |